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Magical Malta

In Episode 20 of the Frenchitivity Travel Series, Kent and Michelle revisit one of the most meaningful stops on their family journey around the world: Malta during the Christmas season. 🇲🇹✨ For years, Malta had been circled on the map as a dream destination — and in this episode, they share why it became the perfect place to spend Christmas as a family while traveling abroad with their then 7-year-old daughter, Everly. From staying at the beautiful Hilton Malta during the holidays, to finding the perfect Christmas tree for their room, attending a special Christmas Eve Mass at a local church, and waking up to unforgettable surprises on Christmas morning, Kent and Michelle open up about how they intentionally created magic and meaning away from home. The episode also takes listeners through the family’s exploration of Malta’s stunning capital city, Valletta, where Christmas markets, towering trees, festive lights, life-sized nativity scenes, and a giant Ferris wheel transformed the city into a holiday wonderland. Along the way, the family experienced the world’s oldest ceremonial saluting battery overlooking Valletta’s Grand Harbour and embarked on a private island tour with local guide Jamie, whose passion and knowledge brought Malta’s rich history to life. The journey included visits to: * Blue Grotto * Dingli Cliffs * St. Paul's Catacombs * Mdina Glass * Mdina, the famed “Silent City” * Ancient Megalithic Temples that predate both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids This episode is filled with family travel inspiration, practical insight, worldschooling moments, holiday traditions abroad, and unforgettable cultural experiences. ✨ Michelle has also created a FREE downloadable Malta Family Travel Guide featuring everything the family did throughout their stay. Frenchitivity Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/frenchitivityfamily/?__d=1] Frenchitivity YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Frenchitivity] Frenchitivity Website & Blog [https://frenchitivity.com/] Frenchitivity Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frenchitivity/id1767644957]

The Christmas Spirit of Croatia

In this episode of the Frenchitivity Travel Series, Michelle and Kent reflect on the third stop of their journey around the world: Croatia during the holiday season. 🇭🇷✨ Episode 19 | The Christmas Spirit of Croatia is a journey through twinkling lights, historic towns, Christmas markets, coastal beauty, and unforgettable human connection. The adventure begins in Zagreb, where the family was completely immersed in the magic of Christmas. From festive markets that looked like alpine ski chalets, to live music echoing from a gazebo in Central Park, giant Advent displays, ice skating, roasted holiday treats, and conversations with local vendors and musicians — Zagreb felt like stepping into a holiday storybook. From there, the journey continued south to Split, where ancient stone streets transformed into a glowing winter wonderland by night. Along the way, Michelle, Kent and Everly explored the breathtaking waterfalls of Krka National Park and wandered the charming seaside town of Trogir. The final stop brought the family to the legendary walled city of Dubrovnik, where history and holiday magic blended together beautifully. Walking the ancient city walls, exploring Christmas markets, roasting chestnuts, ferrying to the island of Šipan, and connecting with locals gave this chapter of the journey a depth they’ll never forget. The episode also features conversations with local residents, market vendors, musicians, and the photographer who helped capture one of the family’s favorite moments abroad — a Christmas card photo session set against the magical backdrop of Dubrovnik during the holidays. This episode is about more than travel. It’s about slowing down long enough to truly experience a place, its people, and the spirit that makes it unforgettable. Download our free guide to Croatia here [http://www.frenchitivity.com/croatia]!   Frenchitivity Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/frenchitivityfamily/?__d=1] Frenchitivity YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Frenchitivity] Frenchitivity Website & Blog [https://frenchitivity.com/] Frenchitivity Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frenchitivity/id1767644957]

Grateful for Greece

Our next stop on the Frenchitivity Travel Series is unforgettable: Greece 🇬🇷 In Frenchitivity Podcast Episode 18 | Grateful for Greece, Michelle and Kent revisit a country that already held a special place in their hearts. Greece was the first real trip they took together while dating—and the only country on their 10-month journey around the world they had visited before. But this time was different. This time, they brought Everly along to experience the wonder of Greek Mythology firsthand and discover the beauty of Greece together as a family. From walking through ancient Athens with passionate storyteller and mythology guide Vickey, to island hopping through Paros and Crete, this episode shares not only what they did—but why and how they chose these experiences. Along the way, they pay tribute to the incredible people who made Greece unforgettable, including Sweet Caroline from Paros, who welcomed their family into her home to pick olives, make olive oil, and experience authentic Greek hospitality firsthand. This episode is filled with family travel insights, worldschooling moments, cultural immersion, slow travel reflections, and practical takeaways for anyone dreaming of exploring Greece with kids. ✨ Michelle has created a downloadable PDF travel guide for the entire Greece journey—so there’s no need to take notes while listening. Download the guide here:  Frenchitivity Greece Guide [https://frenchitivity.com/greece]  🎙 The Frenchitivity Podcast now releases every Sunday. Frenchitivity Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/frenchitivityfamily/?__d=1] Frenchitivity YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Frenchitivity] Frenchitivity Website & Blog [https://frenchitivity.com/] Frenchitivity Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frenchitivity/id1767644957]

Portugal Perspective

What happens when you slow down long enough to truly experience a place? Welcome to a new chapter of the Frenchitivity Podcast. Starting now, we’re releasing a new episode every Sunday as we take you deeper into our 10-month journey around the world—one country at a time. In Episode 17: Portugal Perspective, we revisit our very first European stop: Portugal. From the charm of everyday life to the unforgettable people, places, and experiences that shaped our time there, we’re sharing what made Portugal such a meaningful beginning to our journey. We also break down the how behind the adventure—why we chose Portugal, how we planned our stay, and what we learned along the way. Plus, we dive into how we approached worldschooling for our daughter Everly—what worked, what we’d do differently, and how travel became one of her greatest classrooms. This series is about more than travel. It’s about intentional living, family connection, and giving you the tools and inspiration to create your own version of this experience. ✨ And to make it even more accessible, Michelle has created a downloadable travel guide PDF for Portugal and will continue to create one for each country—so you can follow along and plan your own adventure. Download our Portugal Guide 👉 frenchitivity.com/portugal  If you’ve ever dreamed about traveling the world as a family, this is where it begins. Be Bold with Your One Precious Life. Frenchitivity Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/frenchitivityfamily/?__d=1] Frenchitivity YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Frenchitivity] Frenchitivity Website & Blog [https://frenchitivity.com/] Frenchitivity Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frenchitivity/id1767644957]

Reflection

Episode 16: Reflection What does it really take to walk away from a full life… and choose something completely different? In this episode of the Frenchitivity Podcast, Michelle and Kent pull back the curtain on the decision to leave behind their busy, successful lives and travel the world as a family for 10 months. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the questions they had to face before taking the leap. From navigating finances and planning education for their daughter, to finding community on the road and redefining what “home” really means — this episode shares both the challenges and the triumphs of choosing a life less conventional. This isn’t just about travel. It’s about intentional living, family connection, and having the courage to design a life aligned with your values. If you’ve ever wondered “Could we actually do something like this?” — this conversation is for you. Frenchitivity Instagram Page [https://www.instagram.com/frenchitivityfamily/?__d=1] Frenchitivity YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@Frenchitivity] Frenchitivity Website & Blog [https://frenchitivity.com/] Frenchitivity Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/frenchitivity/id1767644957]